Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

 

Opening Prayer

Father,

You give us bread from heaven,

GENEROUSLY!

Let us have our fill and never go hungry.

Thank you for our daily bread!

 

Journal/Reflection Questions

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a

• God sent manna from heaven, how is this still true.
• How has God delivered you from slavery? What are you still a slave to which you need God to help you be free?

 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

• What cup of blessing do you hold today?
• How can you let your faith overflow and be a blessing to another?

 John 6:51-58

• Describe how partaking in God’s body and blood sustains you.
• What gives you strength in faith?

 

General Questions for Journaling

• What commandments do you find easy to follow?
• What commandments do find hard to follow?
• What can you do to be more aware of the food God supplies in your life?
• How can you help others see how God is feeding them?
• Identify one way God has fed you today.
• Identify a time when you were parched. How does this experience affect your faith?
• What can you do to welcome another today?
• How do you see yourself as part of the body of Christ?
• When have you experienced hunger? Compare this feeling to your faith.
• Define Communion.

 

Closing Prayer

Leader: Christ before me

ALL:  I praise you!

Leader:  Christ around me

ALL:  I give you thanks!

Leader:  Christ beside me

 ALL:  I am filled with joy!

Leader:  Christ within me

ALL:  I feel at peace!

Leader:  I am Christ to others

ALL:  Let the feast begin!

 

Challenge for the Week:  In the next week, go the extra mile to share Christ with another person.  Perhaps you see someone who looks sad or lonely, is there something you can give or say to help them see that Christ is within you?  Remember YOU are Christ, when you let God into your heart you can’t just keep His love and mercy inside; you must share it with others.